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Gazette unable to cover Town Board August 13, 2012 meeting; Here are the minutes of that meeting.

The regular meeting of the Peru Town Board was held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Peru Town Hall. Those present were Mr. Pete Glushko, Supervisor; Mr. Kregg Bruno, Councilman; Mr. Brandy McDonald, Councilman; Mrs. Susan Polhemus, Councilperson; Mr. Don Biggs, Town Attorney; Mrs. Judy Akey, Deputy Town Clerk. Also present Mr. Greg Timmons, […]

Water Quality Improvement Project contracts to be awarded Monday night

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, August 27, 2012 7:00 PM

Town Board agenda includes response to NYS Comptroller’s Audit Report and shared fueling with Peru Central School

  AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, August 13, 2012, 7:00 PM

Water quality, speed zones and stop signs highlight board meeting

By John T. Ryan The Town Board’s July 23, 2012 included projections of beginning and completion dates on several important projects.  All board members and Town Attorney Donald Biggs were in attendance. The Water Quality/Sewer System Improvement Project bids are scheduled to be opened on August 10, 2012. 

VIOLATION NOTICE

The Town of Peru has to sample quarterly for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids to comply with the disinfection by-products rule for E.P.A. and New York State. Test results for the 2nd quarter of 2012 exceeded the allowable maximum contaminant levels.

Local landowners express concern over new Zoning Law

By Donald McBrayer The New Zoning Law Informational Meeting for agricultural landowners was held on Thursday evening July 19, 2012 at the Town Hall. About 30 area landowners  (including representatives from Rulf’s Orchard, Forrence Orchards, Applejacks Orchard, Sullivan’s Farm, Everett Orchards, and several others) were in attendance.

Board has routine/light Monday meeting agenda

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING – July 23, 2012, 7:00 PM

Town incurring significant legal expenses, no hydrofracking moratorium and farmers concerned over zoning changes

By John T. Ryan People attending the Town Board’s July 9, 2012 meeting learned that a road ownership dispute with the Kevin, Mike and Henry Dashnaw has cost the Town of Peru in excess of $35,000 in legal expenses and further expenses are expected.

A “Thank You” to Former Town Supervisor Ken Jahn

By Adele Douglas A bench in the newly opened Heyworth/Mason Park has been dedicated to Ken Jahn as a thank you for his work and dedication as Town Supervisor. A card with the following photos,

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING July 9, 2012 7:00 PM

Call Meeting To Order

Peru parks are now no-smoking areas » Local News » Press-Republican

Peru parks are now no-smoking areas » Local News » Press-Republican. As reported several days ago in the Peru Gazette 

Town Parks declared “No Smoking” areas and continued progress on the Heyworth Mason Park

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held their regular meeting on Monday, June 25, 2012.  Everyone except Brandy McDonald, who was excused, was in attendance. The board passed a motion declaring the town parks as “No Smoking” areas.

Monday’s Town Board Agenda includes several new items including one to ban smoking in Town Parks

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 25, 2012 7:00 PM

War of 1812 Bi-Centennial signs erected in Peru Hamlet

Efforts to eradicate wild hogs in Peru continues

Efforts to eradicate wild hogs continue » Local News » Press-Republican.

Volunteers making steady progress at Heyworth Mason Park

By Adele Douglas It’s now a little easier to see that there’s a park developing at the former Heyworth Village Apartment site,

Notice to Peru residents regarding swimming pool, spa and hot tub regulations

The Town of Peru Codes Office is in the process of updating their records and to remind residents of the New York State Swimming Pools, Spas & Hot Tub Regulations.

Town of Peru announces summer concert schedule

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM JULY 1 THROUGH AUGUST 26

Eminent domain proceeding and Heyworth/Mason Park progress dominate Monday’s Public Hearing and Town Board Meeting

By Donald McBrayer The Town Board held a public hearing on eminent domain proceedings regarding the placement of an upgraded town sewer line across property on North Bend Street owned by Thomas Powers.

Town Board schedules public regarding use of eminent domain to allow for completion of North Bend Street sewer project

AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING ON Eminent Domain Proceedings to Complete North Bend Sewer Project, June 11, 2012 6:30 PM 

Tonight’s Town Board agenda includes usual updates

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, June 11, 2012 7:00 PM

300 Peru children will play summer baseball and softball and even more are expected to compete in fall soccer program

By John T. Ryan There was a light drizzle Saturday morning,

Town Board to discuss/update several important issues including new zoning law and feral pigs on North Bend Street

AGENDA TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING, May 30, 2012 – 7:00 PM 

Water system schedule, new zoning law, and Heyworth/Mason Park updates among topics at Monday’s Town Board meeting

Improving Peru’s water system will require a significantly higher tax rate